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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.98 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.98 and 135.12 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.98 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.98 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.98 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 41,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,479.14/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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